Pharma Biochemist

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission: to support the life sciences industry by cultivating and empowering exceptional scientists to deliver specialized laboratory services that advance research, foster collaboration, and accelerate innovation through quality and a shared commitment to excellence.  We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits (such as medical/dental/vision insurance; 401(k); parental leave; PTO and paid holidays; etc.) and an exciting work environment.  This position may include relocation benefits as well.  We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values:

• Client Focused: We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding: We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good: We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric: We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble: We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented: We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Performing aseptic technique in a biosafety cabinet (BSC) with routine maintenance of mammalian cell cultures (typically maintained for 2–3 months in support of in vivo models), including feeding, passaging, cell counting and viability assessments.
• Preparing biological tissue samples and perform established assays with radiometric detection (gamma counter, liquid scintillation counting) and "cold" detection by LC-MS/MS.
• Maintaining and upkeep of analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, LC-MS and other analytical platforms as needed.
• Operating and maintaining an automated liquid handling system (Hamilton STAR).
• Following all laboratory safety practices, including those related to working in an environment where radioisotopes are used in PET imaging agent development (training provided).

Job requirements include, but are not limited to: 

• BS – Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related field with 1-3 years of industrial laboratory experience (preferably pharma).
  
• Very strong attention to detail and safety as well as problem-solving skills.
• Demonstration of excellent team player skills.
• A high level of learning agility and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.

This is a day shift position (approx. 8a-5p local time).

Cogent Scientific provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on any legally protected characteristic.

Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know.

This job posting will close by 8/31/2026 or when a candidate is identified, whichever comes first.

Salary : $75,000 - $80,000